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Jazmine Sullivan On 'Heaux Tales,' Dirty Laundry And The Value Of Taking Breaks

R&B singer-songwriter Jazmine Sullivan released Heaux Tales on Jan. 8. Myesha Evon Gardner/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Music Interviews

Jazmine Sullivan On 'Heaux Tales,' Dirty Laundry And The Value Of Taking Breaks

The artist speaks with Michel Martin about her acclaimed, ambitious new album and why she wanted to bring the conversations women have amongst themselves to light.

Elections

Michigan's Capitol Prepares For Threatened Violence From Far-Right Extremists

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Politics

D.C. Metro Police Describe Being First Responders To Insurrection At The Capitol

by Martin Austermuhle

D.C. Metro Police Describe Being First Responders To Insurrection At The Capitol

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Africa

Uganda's Longtime President Facing Contest For Latest Re-Election

by Eyder Peralta

Uganda's Longtime President Facing Contest For Latest Re-Election

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Law

Civil Rights Attorneys On Biden Administration Plans For Law Enforcement Reforms

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Health

A Measles Outbreak Offers Lessons In Public Health Messaging

by Will Stone

A Measles Outbreak Offers Lessons In Public Health Messaging

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Politics

When An Ambitious White House Agenda Meets A Split Senate

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R&B singer-songwriter Jazmine Sullivan released Heaux Tales on Jan. 8. Myesha Evon Gardner/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Myesha Evon Gardner/Courtesy of the artist

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Jazmine Sullivan On 'Heaux Tales,' Dirty Laundry And The Value Of Taking Breaks

by Michel Martin , Kira Wakeam , Tinbete Ermyas

Jazmine Sullivan On 'Heaux Tales,' Dirty Laundry And The Value Of Taking Breaks

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